550 cord fixes

[blizzard]

Mostly started this thread to see what anyone else has done with 550 cord, (or parachute cord.) Here is a mod that I had done. I got tired of those stupid/cheap door stops that break,so I figured i would try something that could withstand 550lbs of pull. I used the braid that those nifty bracelets are made of. If you want to use my idea I can post up instructions on how to do the braid.

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I also use 550 cord to hold down the back part of my soft top, when i "convert" it to a safari top. I just tie it around the frame and tie the other part to a couple holes in the body.

[rroadkilll]

That looks like a good idea...

I'll have to look around and see what I've used 550 for... I do know that I use to make key chains with it!

[brewcoltiii]

I used 550 cord to hold up a front lower control arm after a days worth of fun. drove about 45 miles at about 35 mph on the freeway! when i find the pic i will post it.

[miljeep]

Be careful, everyone seems to call all types of parachute cord "550 cord". Not all "550 Cord" can withstand 550 pounds.


Type---Minimum breaking strength----Minimum elongation-----------Minimum length per pound-----------Core yarns--------Sheath structure
I----------95 lb (43 kg)-----------------------30%-----------------------950 ft (290 m; 1.57 g/m)---------4 to 7-------------32/1 or 16/2
IA--------100 lb (45 kg)----------------------30%-----------------------1050 ft (320 m; 1.42 g/m)------<no core>-------------16/1
II---------400 lb (181 kg)---------------------30%-----------------------265 ft (81 m; 5.62 g/m)----------4 to 7-------------32/1 or 36/1
IIA-------225 lb (102 kg)---------------------30%-----------------------495 ft (151 m; 3.00 g/m)-------<no core>----------32/1 or 36/1
III--------550 lb (249 kg)---------------------30%-----------------------225 ft (69 m; 6.61 g/m)-----------7 to 9-------------32/1 or 36/1
IV--------750 lb (340 kg)----------------------30%----------------------165 ft (50 m; 9.02 g/m)-------------11---------------32/1, 36/1, or 44/1

[522fireball]

Used the 550 cord as a fan belt on a 76 Cougar when the belt broke, on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of nowhere in Texas

[Navydoc8778]

i wrapped my shift handle in it so it doesn't fry my hands after being parked in the sun all day. Works like a champ!

[Cole]

pulled out the guts and made a nifty knife handle with the sheathing. Wish I still had that Cold Steel pig sticker!

[myblack89yj]

i pull out all the guts then tie a knot in it and use it as my zipper pull string.

[blizzard]

i pull out all the guts then tie a knot in it and use it as my zipper pull string.

Forgot i did that one too.

[LeafspringMARINE]

$20 to the first person to hog tie Walter with it!!
(pics or it didnt happen)
(No Walter, you may not hog tie yourself)